The Best | Super glue gets job done with less mess

How many tubes of “permanent” glue have you thrown away because the opening clogs up?

For years, I tried to reuse tubes by cutting off the clogged tip, keeping an open path for the glue by inserting the point of a safety pin and storing the tube upright at all times. Nothing worked.

Imagine how thrilled I was when I stumbled upon a brand of super glue that you can use over and over again, with no clogs — until the tube actually runs out. Loctite Super Glue!

It must be the futuristic-looking bottle’s “specially designed, patented applicators and delivery systems” and its “air-tight cap,” according to the product’s website, that keep glue clumps from forming.

To dispense the glue — which isn’t runny, but a more controllable gel — you squeeze the “wings” on the sides of the bottle. With your fingers far away from the dispensing area, there’s no more fear of getting your digits stuck together!

I’ve found Loctite Super Glue for $3 to $4 at drugstores, craft stores and super stores, such as Walmart.

If you’ve been frustrated by clogged glue bottles, I hope you’ll give it a try. I have the feeling that you’ll become “stuck” on Loctite Super Glue, too!